Monday, June 24, 2019

56-year old man & girlfriend found dead at Lagos home

A statement released today, June 24th by the Lagos Police command's Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana, has detailed how a 56-year old man, Rasaki Balogun and his girlfriend who is yet to be identified were found dead at his home at No 16 Taiwo Oke Victory Estate in Ejigbo, Lagos state on Thursday June 20th.

The statement said a team of detectives led by the Divisional Police Officer, Ejigbo visited the scene after one Akorede Balogun said to be the wife of the man reported at Iba Police Station that her husband was found dead with his mistress in his sitting room.

They were found in the pool of their blood with the woman laying on a knife. Bala said the identity of the mistress is yet to be established as it was believed he picked her up from unknown location two days to the incident.

The crime scene was then sealed off for forensic analysis while the corpses were evacuated to Hospital for autopsy.

Homicide detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba have taken over the case and investigation into the incident has began.

Late Balogun is said to be living alone, while his family lived elsewhere.